临海市地处浙江省东部沿海,因濒临东海而得名,是一座闻名遐迩的历史文化古城。背山面水、以山地和丘陵为主的地形地貌,独具地方特色的方言都对临海地名产生了深远的影响。“地名的研究实在是语言学家最引人入胜的事业之一,因为他们时常供给重要的证据,可以补充和证实历史家和考古家的话。”[1]语言学家感兴趣的不只是地名的形式和它的构词过程,还有它的 Linhai City is located in the eastern coast of Zhejiang Province, named after the verge of the East China Sea, is a famous ancient city of history and culture. Backwater, mountain tops and hills dominated topography, unique local dialects have a profound impact on the names of coastal seas. “The study of geographical names is indeed one of the most fascinating causes of linguists, as they often supply important evidence that can supplement and confirm the words of historians and archaeologists.” [1] Linguists are not only interested in names Its form and its word-forming process, and its